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Picture this... It's a nice, sunny summer day. I just got a buy back from my unused sick days at work. My husband and I have no plans in particular. So, we decide to hop in the car and head to the outlet mall. Approximately 45 stores wait for me to enter their doors and… Continue reading The Woes of a Plus Size Girl at the Outlet Mall
A couple of months ago, I was contacted by fellow Instagrammer and local artisan, Heather from The Compton Company, to see if I would be willing to try out a new product she was selling and do an honest review on my blog. I am always willing to try new things, so I asked for… Continue reading Trying New Stuff: Color Street Nails
Duluth Trading Company is one brand that has recently expanded their women's sizing to include up to size 3X and 24W. They are known for their outdoor clothing and clever, slightly naughty ad campaigns. The brand has more than 50 retail locations across the US and a strong online presence. The store offers everything from workout gear, jackets, and durable outdoor clothing to shoes, undergarments, and work bags... and So. Much. Flannel.
One of the best feelings in fashion is wearing a piece that has been made by hand... especially when you have met the hands that created it. There's something empowering about knowing the story behind the garment you've chosen to wear. Fortunately, communities all over the country are starting to believe more in the power… Continue reading STL Shopping: Argaman&Defiance
Last Christmas, my husband and I happened upon a new store in the St. Louis Galleria called Altar'd State. I'd never heard of the brand before, but the exterior was cheerful and inviting, so it drew us in. Altar'd State is a beautifully decorated store with plants, chandeliers, and inspirational quotes on the walls. Think… Continue reading Plus Size Clothing Review: A’Beautiful Soul
Forty Fat and Fabulous 